# Africa and the ICC: Why most countries are staying

https://mins.news/en/item/15114

- DW, 2026-08-06 12:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/africa-and-the-icc-why-most-countries-are-staying/a-78253463?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> A new wave of African withdrawals from the International Criminal Court has emerged. Chad left the court after three junta-led Sahel states had already exited. Despite these departures, most African countries continue to place their trust in The Hague and remain members of the court.

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